Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
universal. People globally experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, Groton chiropractic
care is locally available to help manage as well
as relieve spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from a worldwide study that followed
spine pain (neck pain and low back pain) patients from 1990 to
2019 found that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues rose significantly.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were observed to burden public health significantly, particularly
as people age, being most problematic in middle and older
aged folks. Data also pointed out that
these two conditions were more frequent in women and middle-aged
groups and more common in higher socioeconomic indexed
countries. (1) Beyond low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 conveyed that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” rose by 123.4% from 221 million to 494 million
people from 1990 to 2019. With over 150 different conditions impacting
bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the spine under the umbrella of
“other musculoskeletal disorders,” health loss including
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is estimated
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated
to increase by 115% to 1060 million cases. More women are affected
by 47.4% than men. The prevalence of these disorders peaked
between 65 and 69 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to neck and back pain. Studies like these inspire us to keep
up with spine research to assist you, our Groton
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Back pain and neck pain are definitely
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office…and
standing is a daily requisite! Everyone’s spine is a bit
different. How we each stand is a bit different…and that matters!
A new study found that greater variations in lumbar
lordosis (spinal curvature) like upright standing posture in a
little more extension or more noticeable curvature
like kyphosis may well impact musculoskeletal response
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We encourage thinking about good posture which can positively
influence experiencinggood posture which includes standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another activity of daily living
that we all do often without any thought (until pain makes
us think about it constantly!). In a recent study,
researchers wrote that unsupported sitting intensified
intradiscal pressure by about 30% in comparison to upright
standing. Intradiscal pressures were greater for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20 degrees and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were greater than 20°.
Knowing these types of spinal responses
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big concern. (4) Your
Groton chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Jay Young on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes relieving, gentle treatment with The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management of acute low back pain due to degenerative
disc disease.
Make your Groton chiropractic appointment
today to visit us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.